Okay . . . a new month has arrived . . . and for some reason, Labour Day always seems to be the start of FALL too . . . . . . so to our new chat spot, gang . . .

First thing I did this morning was change purses -- -- you know the old rule about "no white after labour day" . . . My Mommy trained me soooooo well.

Yesterday was a really weird one -- It seemed so nice in the early afternoon, I decided to go shopping for a few things. I was wandering around Walmart when we got hit by a really nasty storm. Walmart took a hit to their generator and were rushing everybody through cash and out of the store while their emergency power was still working. Since it was raining so hard they were warning everyone to stay off the roads, I wandered to a few more close stores. By the time I finally got home I was soaked to the skin, and very cold and miserable. It continued to pour all through the night and more wet stuff is in the forecast for today, too.

Well, August was not one of my best OP months and my ticker is staying exactly where it is -- could be worse, at least I didn't gain. Got the for a really great OP September for all of us.

See you later. . .

A new month oh boy...... Hope this is a better month for me. I'm with you Meowee I didn't lose in Aug. I've got our vacation to look forward to at the end of the month. So hopefully this will be a great month. Hope you're all having a nice Labor Day week end.

Okay...I'm not promising anything, but I'm off to a good start for September. Back to routines, back to school (for the kiddos), no more ice cream, popsicles, etc. Those who have known me since I sprang on to this board, know that I lost about 25 - 30 pounds on the WOE, but hit a plateau that ended that Halloween with a "Give me an Almond Joy and nobody gets hurt!"

So, I'm off to a good start. Menu starting last night was:

Dinner: Pork chop with apple salsa and salad with water
Snack: None
Breakfast: Apple, two slices of bacon and coffee
Lunch: Banana, carrots, Lite n fit yogurt, water
Snack: Apple, peanuts
Dinner: Pork chop (leftover), chicken, salad and water
Snack: a little coffee

So, I'm off to a great start. I was a total wreck over the summer with eating. We've been off to town to the doctor about once or twice a week with Shelley's anxiety problems. She's been diagnosed with Agoraphobia, brought on by bereavement after her father died a year and a half ago. She's on the smallest amount of meds they can give her, hopefully to take the edge off in time for her to be able to go to school without panic attacks and crying jags on Sunday nights. Its been tough. She's also going to be on the Girls Varsity Hockey team this year. This is the first year they're having a girls hockey team in the school, so it's very exciting.

Kyle is getting more and more independent and wanting to go to his friends houses more and more. He's so darn smart...he came in THIRD PLACE at the county fair this summer at the 1-2 grade spelling bee...as a first grader! It was awesome.

Both kids were in Marching Band this summer and they did so well with it. Kyle, of course, carries the banner and Shelley plays the clarinet. They were awesome this year.

Needless to say, we haven't been home a lot for dinner and have had to eat on the road, which is so hard to do and stay legal.

Anyhow...I have some crocheting to get to. One last night to not have to get up early for school. I'll miss the little buggers.

Oh...and the barber shop has TAKEN OFF over the summer. I'm even selling retail now!! I hope I can keep some of the business over the winter. We'll see how it all goes, but I'm very optimistic.

Okay...TTFN!!

Hugs and prayers to our Louisiana friends!!

Meowee: I have a black purse and wallet. It goes for all seasons, in my book.

Yea Techwife..... I'm so glad you're back. Wow lots has been going on with you. I hope things get better for Shelley. Shes having such a hard time. Bet Kyle is getting so big. How's Derek's work? Glad the shop has worked out. Your menu sounds good. Welcome back....

Good Morning, Sweeties . . .

How can you tell that the last long weekend of Summer '08 has now passed into history? Well, in northern Nova Scotia you know because it has finally stopped raining and the sun is shining. Doesn't make a lot of difference to this ORF, but I do feel sorry for all those whoi had their last weekend of summer freedom severely rained out.

Hey . . . the good news on the Ma Nature front seems to be that her DS Gustav has settled down . . . the bad news is that her latest DD Hannah seems to be gathering steam. the long term forecast is even saying that she may be up here annoying us by the coming weekend. Oh well, a lot can change between now and then. that it's a good change.

I think you have the right idea, TECHWIFE . . . a multipurpose-purse. I just get sick of the same one every day so usually have a couple on the go. I make my own wallets (because I like them out of fabric and with just the right combination of ammenities) and only change when one starts to wear out. Current one is tangerine-orange.

Well, better get myself in gear . . . no great plans for the day, but that's one of the joys of being retired, your plans can change on the spur of the moment. I still have a couple of things I want from Walmart that I didn't have time to look for before we got thrown out of there on Sunday, so may venture into town later on.

Here's to a great POP day for all of us. . .

Oh boy its getting cloudy and gloomy outside. We're supposed to get lots of rain this week. 6 to 8 inches. My goodness. It sure makes me think fall is upon us. My tomatoes are still going strong. I picked a bowl full of cherry tomatoes and a few regular. Its sure making me hungry for a bacon and tomato sand. I may have to have one later today. I did slice up a tomato and ate it. My little dog Jackson helped me.


Well hello to Meowee and Techwife...... Be back later.

Just a quickie, almost time to go home or to the gym

My computer has been down all day so such a late post.

Hoping our friends in LA or doing ok. Need to send Missy a note.

Our big game awas great (well not to great) but WE WON!!!! GO CATS.

Ellen, Hi, glad to see you. Ican't beleive BOB is not here either.

Toni, send us some rain, boy do we need it.

Meowee, my DD just said yeterday she needed to put her white pants away after labor day. I was raised like that too.

Got to change nad get to the gym. We walked 4.5 miles on Sat up 3 hills. My butt still hurts.

More tomorrow.

So how are all the Sweeties doing? . . .

Just to let you know, I've been having really weird computer problems the past few days and will be making an appointment to get this beastie a checkup either Friday or Monday. At the moment, 3FC is one of the few places I'm able to access, but I don't know how much longer that may last.

Decided I definitely needed some backup and bought myself a laptop yesterday, along with a cute little stand for it (which took me over 3 hours to put together ) and a thingamajig to allow me to set up my own little wireless network -- BUT -- this snarly desktop (which is currently hardwired into the cable connection) will not let me load the software to set up the wireless. Today I will tackle the laptop set up and the first thing I'll be loading (if Vista cooperates) will be my Mahjong game which I haven't been able to access since Sunday -- I'm having major withdrawal pains.

Do any of you run VISTA? I haven't heard too many good things being said about it so far, but maybe that's just everyone's naturally inbred resistance to change talking.

At least I did not go off the eating 'deepend' yesterday -- hey, who can afford food when they've just bought lots of new toys.

Okay . . . off I go to visit a few more 3FC places while I can . . . hope everybody has a great day and hopefully I'll see you all later . . .

Good morning... We're having a beautiful soft rain here in Missouri. I love it. But ask me in a day or two. LOL Not much new going on here today. Eating has been fair.

Solly- Wow your walk Sat. was awesome!! You go girl..... I'm trying to send you rain.

Meowee- I have a dell laptop with Vista on it. But I'm a complete computer dummy. Thats so great you got a new lap top. I hope you can get it all set up. I love mine.


Okay I'm off to cook breakfast. Think it will be oatmeal.

I'm doing this from my CELL PHONE (technology these days...), so no replies at the moment.

Eating yesterday was not so good. Had a sick DH and depressed kids (school started today) and i didn't give myself time to prepare for proper eating. Ended up with a donut for lunch and pizza for dinner.

Today is better:

BF coffee with a peach
Lunch yogurt with an apple and half a banana
Dinner will likely involve chicken and salad
Snacks will involve peanuts and lots of water

okay...before a customer comes in (1 perm and 3 haircuts so far!)...TTFN

ps...the weather. Its been rainy ALL summer. Today...back to school...85 and brilliantly sunny. SO unfair.

Hi ladies,

Eating is good. Had a a little trouble yesterday, too much snacking, but I still was in my calories alottment. Made it to the gym for some interval biking and 30 minutes of wts for my upper body. Planning on the gym again tonight and tomorrow night.

Tech, so good to see you back. I'm happy that the store has picked up so much. That is great. You can get back on track. It does take planning that's for sure.

Toni, are you sending rain yet? We got a brief shower this morning, but it may have been scattered. My poor yard needs it bad. I think we may get some on Sat. That figures, we are planning a yard sale.

meowee, I have not heard good things about Vista, except one person. I don't have it so I can't help you. Hope you get things figured out. What is mahjong?

Got to run. Have a great day

Solly: Nice to be back! I see you're still a machine when it comes to working out! You're my hero!

Toni: Thanks for the cheerful welcome back!

Meowee: I love to play Mahjong...it is VERY addicting.

We ended up at Pizza Hut for dinner. I had the Soup, Salad and Breadsticks dinner...had half of one breadstick, one small bowl of broccoli soup and three big bowls of Ceasar Salad. Very yummy, but I'm suffering from intermittent gas cramps that make me feel like I'm going to hemmorage!

Okay...back to the throne!!

PS..new ticker. It ain't pretty, but it will be great if I get to 160 by Christmas!!

Hello all. Made my meatloaf last night and it was really good. Now I've forgotten to take out anything for dinner tonight. Tomorrow is finally grocery shopping day. Boy will I be glad.

Solly- We've had about 6 inches of rain here. Are you getting any yet. It just keeps coming down here. Wish I could come to your yard sale. I haven't been to one all summer long.

Techwife- Sounds like you might have got a hold of something not good cause of all the gas. Or does salad do that to you?

Meowee- How you doing there.

Well time to make lunch. Tummy is growling.